Richmond Scholars Program

Richmond Scholars Program

Richmond Scholars receive the University’s most prestigious academic merit award, equal to full tuition plus food and housing. Scholars are defined by academic achievement, engaged leadership, strong sense of purpose, and investment in a diverse and inclusive campus community.

The goals of the Richmond Scholars program are to bring engaged, high-achieving students to campus and to retain those students through strong mentorship and programming. The program values learning as part of a small, multi-disciplinary community and aims to assist future leaders as they begin to define and polish their personal and professional goals.

Scholar Activities

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    Scholars Karthik and Will meet Pete Buttigieg
  • Totes and Tacos
    Totes and Tacos end of semester fun!
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    S'mores and fireworks at the fall 2023 Pumpkin Patch trip
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    Pumpkin Patch 2023
  • 2023 Senior Trip Photo
    Class of 2024 Senior Trip to NYC
  • Game Night
    Fall 2023 Family Game Night
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    Fall 2023 Family Game Night
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    Class of 2027 First Year Retreat
  • Photos for Scholars Homepage - Welcome Back Dinner
    Welcome Dinner 2023
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    Axe Throwing Excursion 2023
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    First year scholars Ashley and Christian take a finals break to roast s’mores in the Scholar Lounge.
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    Richmond Scholars Prom 2023
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    Scholar Friendsgiving
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    Class of 2023 Senior Trip to NYC
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    Class of 2026 retreat
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    Class of 2024 retreat in downtown Richmond, VA
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    Class of 2025 retreat in downtown Richmond, VA
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    Scholars take a study break before fall 2022 finals
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    Scholars Friendsgiving 2022
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    Pumpkin Patch 2022
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    Scholar Prom!
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    Dancing the night away at the Scholar Prom
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    Class of 2022 Senior Trip to Chicago
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    OSF staff and scholars at President Hallock’s inauguration
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    Scholars at the 2022 Welcome Dinner
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    Scholars and Dr. Knouse enjoy each other’s company at the Welcome Dinner.
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    Scholars get to know President and Tina Hallock at the Welcome Dinner.
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    First-year scholars Adi, Doro, Sanjna, and Ben in UR’s production of Scapino. Bravi!
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    Senior Celebration 2023
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    Scholars enjoyed delicious donuts and other refreshments during the Study Break right before finals week
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    Scholars Adi, Doro, Evelyn, and Ben star in the student-led production of Perfect Arrangement. Bravo!